Jain Digest 2005 01

Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA

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JAINA CONVENTION 2005 HIGHLIGHTS
Cultural Programs
Day 1: Friday July 1, 2005
Youth Sessions! 4 Tracks: JAINISM and JAIN LIVING
• Charity and Compassion in Action through Service
Jain Stavans and Songs
Event: Raas-Garba Night Time: 8:00 PM to Midnight • Puja, when, why and how with Panditji at the Jain Bhawan Please bring your favorite Dandias and enjoy full 4 hours of ⚫ Growing up in America- Combining the Best of East and high intensity Dandia Raas
West
DAY 3: Sunday July 3, 2005
Event: Entertainment Program By a Professional Group Time: 7:30 PM to Midnight
A relaxed evening with well-known artists from India bringing back some of your memories.
Day 2: July 2, 2005 Event: Cultural Competition Time: 7:30 pm to 12.00
Optional Social Activities Open to All (FOR ALL) Dar.ce with Toofan Sounds
• Social Mixer
Exhibit Highlights
⚫ Displays on Jain History, culture, scholars and scriptures
Displays on Jain philosophy and its applications Displays on Jain art, architecture and temples Displays promoting JAINA, its activities and it's accomplishments
Youth Activity
Quotations from Jainism
⚫ Replica of some original Jain Art
Statues, sculptures, diva and other objects and
• Academic Roundtable
Oratorial Contest
⚫ College/ Career Track for pre- and post College Jains
• Empowerment through Communication
Jain Diet, Nutrition and Health- Do's and Don'ts- Workshop
⚫ JAINA Networking Forum (JNF) sessions
• Meditation/ Yoga
Optional Social Activities (14 to 17)
• Enjoy Thrill Rides & Fireworks at Great America Park
• Ice Cream Social/ Movie Night
• Bollywood Aerobics
Jain Art Exhibition
Optional Social Activities (18 & older)
• San Francisco Bay Cruise with a twist OR
Enjoy Thrill Rides & Fireworks at Great America Park Ice Cream Social/ Movie Night
JAINA Networking Forum (21 & older) Table for Six Special Service Event Musical Night
Cruise
Interest-Based Ice Breaker/ Mixer
artifacts
• Several Rangoli designs: The committee will solicit Rangoli design from each Jain center and display it as
a part of the exhibition. Details for participation will be provided to each Jain center in future
Jain Art to enjoy and take home
⚫ Convention will display Jain Art created by artists for enjoyment and available to take home after a suitable contribution
• Convention and Artist will share the contribution
⚫ The art will include paintings, sculpture, etc.
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